As a photographer, the Zone System offers you a way to capture your impression of the world and tell someone else what you saw in the most beautiful visual language: the language of black & white photography. Based on the techniques of legendary photographer Ansel Adams and presented by Dr. Glenn Rand of the Brooks Institute of Photography, this book offers a systematic approach that integrates a knowledge of light, exposure, development, and print-making. By implementing these step-by-step instructions for each phase in a film or digital workflow you can become consistent in the way you work and achieve overall better results in your images.
FEATURES:
*Tips for getting started quickly with the Zone System
*Understanding the zones and how to place them in your images
*Tips for accurate previsualization
*Development techniques for precise contrast control
*Printing to bring out the most in each image
*Implementing the Zone System principles in a digital workflow
SPECS: 8.5 X 11, paperback, 125 images, 128 pgs. ISBN13: 978-1-58428-227-3
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ABOUT THE AUTHOR
Dr. Glenn Rand has taught and administered in public education, community colleges, and universities since 1966. Since 2001, he has taught in the graduate program at Books Institute in Santa Barbera, CA, where he serves as acting graduate program chairman.
